Best 7 Ragin Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Are you craving for a tantalizingly flavorful and easy-to-make dish? Look no further! Ragin Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful culinary creation that combines the zest of Cajun spices with the comforting texture of pasta. Bursting with bold flavors, this delectable dish is sure to win hearts and fill bellies with satisfaction. With a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing meal that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. So, put on your apron, fire up the stove, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (your recipe, Cajun Seasoning Mix or store-bought)
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
  • Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 816.8, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 39.3

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!

Provided by Carol Spradling

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces linguine pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
  • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
  • Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 270.8 mg, Fat 61.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 37.2 g, Sodium 1189.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA



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This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most requested recipe. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste-you can't go wrong! -Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound fettuccine
About 3 teaspoons Cajun spice mix
3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 large red onion, sliced
Salt
4 whole Roma tomatoes, diced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
Cayenne pepper, for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain when the pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice (or more) over the chicken cubes. Toss around to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow the chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken, leaving the skillet on high heat. Add the remaining butter and olive oil. When heated, add the garlic, peppers and onions. Sprinkle on the remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all the vegetables from the skillet.
  • With the skillet still over high heat, pour in the chicken broth and wine. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the cream starts to thicken the mixture. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. The sauce should be spicy!
  • Finally, add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the drained fettuccine and toss to combine.
  • Top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!

RAGIN' CAJUN PASTA



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This recipe includes lots of our favorite things and can easily be adapted to use what you have on hand. A crusty bread for dipping in the sauce would be great with this!

Provided by Staci

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ pound fettuccine
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup sliced smoked sausage
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup broccoli florets
½ green bell pepper, chopped
4 mushrooms, sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup white wine
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
¾ cup milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
  • Boil the fettuccine until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a large serving bowl.
  • Heat the butter and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in the sausage, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion.
  • Cook and stir until the sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in chicken, shrimp, white wine, cajun seasoning, milk, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve over pasta and sprinkle with pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 798.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, cooked sausage, chicken breasts, cajun seasoning, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cooked sausage, sliced
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 cups heavy cream
4 cups penne pasta, cooked
1 cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook the garlic, sausage, and chicken until garlic starts to brown and the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and stir to evenly coat the sausage and chicken.
  • Add the cream, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta, stirring until evenly mixed.
  • To finish, add parmesan and parsley, stirring until cheese melts and pasta is coated with a thick sauce.
  • Serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1480 calories, Carbohydrate 128 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 8 grams

RAGIN' CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE



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Provided by mszcookie

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 oz. Linguine Pasta
6 Boneless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite size pieces
6 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
1 1/2 Tbs. Butter
1 Medium Red bell Pepper, slice
3/4 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
3 Green Onions, slice
1/2 Cup Half and Half
3/4 tsp. Basil
3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Cup Romano Cheese, grated
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Tbs. Flour

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large ziplock bag, add chicken and cajun seasoning; toss until coated. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook for 5 - 7 minutes, until almost cooked through. Add red bell pepper, mushrooms, and green onions. Saute for about 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, toss 1/2 romano chees with flour until well blended. Reduce heat in skillet and add half and half, basil, garlic powder, and flour/romano cheese mixture. Heat to a very low simmer and allow sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally. In large pasta bowl, add cooked pasta and chicken mixture. Toss together well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with remaining romano cheese. MEDITERANIAN STYLE: Substitute cajun season with Italian seasoning and add sundried tomatoes.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and utensils ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients make all the difference in this dish. If possible, use fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Cook the Chicken Properly: Chicken is a lean protein, so it's important to cook it properly to avoid drying it out. Cook the chicken over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't Overcook the Pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a Good Quality Sauce: The sauce is the star of this dish, so make sure you use a good quality sauce. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Serve Immediately: Ragin' Cajun Chicken Pasta is best served immediately after it's been cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and lose its flavor if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Ragin' Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new pasta dish to try, give Ragin' Cajun Chicken Pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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